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ZIP Code 28722

Polk, North Carolina

FIPS 28722

Juniper

ZIP Code 28722 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$307,300

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.4

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,086

Median Age

55.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$307,300

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,691

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.54

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,863

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.4

Lower than 70%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28722: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28722?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28722 is $307,300, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28722?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28722 is $1,691, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28722 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28722 cost about 4.54× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28722?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28722 is $1,863 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28722?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28722 have moved 68% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28722?
ZIP Code 28722 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28722 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28722's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.4 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →